Best Super Flavorful Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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THE BEST MASHED POTATOES!



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These homemade mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and creamy, full of great flavor, easy to make, and always a crowd fave. See notes above for tips and possible recipe variations. And also, feel free to halve this recipe if you would like to make a smaller batch.

Provided by Ali

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds potatoes (I use half Yukon Gold, half Russet potatoes)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
fine sea salt
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
toppings: chopped fresh chives or green onions, freshly-cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Feel free to peel your potatoes or leave the skins on. Then cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about an inch or so thick, and transfer them to a large stockpot full of cold water.
  • Once all of your potatoes are cut, be sure that there is enough cold water in the pan so that the water line sits about 1 inch above the potatoes. Stir the garlic and 1 tablespoon sea salt into the water. Then turn the heat to high and cook until the water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high (or whatever temperature is needed to maintain the boil) and continue cooking for about 10-12 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle of a potato goes in easily with almost no resistance. Carefully drain out all of the water.
  • Meanwhile, as the potatoes are boiling, heat the butter, milk and an additional 2 teaspoons of sea salt together either in a small saucepan or in the microwave until the butter is just melted. (You want to avoid boiling the milk.) Set aside until ready to use.
  • After draining the water, immediately return the potatoes to the hot stockpot, place it back on the hot burner, and turn the heat down to low. Using two oven mitts, carefully hold the handles on the stockpot and shake it gently on the burner for about 1 minute to help cook off some of the remaining steam within the potatoes. Remove the stockpot entirely from the heat and set it on a flat, heatproof surface.
  • Using your preferred kind of potato masher (I recommend this one in general, or this one for extra-smooth), mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
  • Then pour half of the melted butter mixture over the potatoes, and fold it in with a wooden spoon or spatula until potatoes have soaked up the liquid. Repeat with the remaining butter, and then again with the cream cheese, folding in each addition in until just combined to avoid over-mixing. (Feel free to add in more warm milk to reach your desired consistency, if needed.)
  • One final time, taste the potatoes and season with extra salt if needed.
  • Then serve warm, garnished with any extra toppings that you might like, and enjoy!

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: idaho potatoes, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sour cream

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 idaho potatoes, peeled (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3 sticks unsalted butter, melted
8 oz sour cream, room temperature

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the potatoes with a mandoline or sharp knife.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  • Slowly stir in the sour cream and melted butter. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
  • Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

SUPER FLAVORFUL MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Super Flavorful Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KseL1694

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 cups, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups baking potatoes, cubed, peeled
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine

Steps:

  • Peel,Boil and cube potatoes into one inch sized cubes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan,add potatoes,reduce heat and cover.Boil for about 20 minutes, on medium heat.
  • Remove potatoes from water and place in a large bowl.Mash potatoes until smooth.
  • Pour broth into mashed potatoes and stir until all broth is absorbed into potatoes.
  • Pour buttermilk into potatoes and stir until all buttermilk is absorbed,then stir in butter,and stir until all butter is absorbed.
  • Add garlic,salt,pepper,onion powder, oregano and parsley into mashed potatoes and stir well for about five minutes.Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 4182.6, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 18.8, Protein 21.3

TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES



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This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven.

Provided by Christina C

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
½ cup butter
2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh chives
1 ½ cups cream cheese
½ medium head garlic, peeled and minced
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 356.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES



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This is our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes, made with plenty of butter and cream. To make them fluffy and flavorful, be sure to simmer them slowly and add plenty of salt to the cooking water. And don't skip the step of steaming the excess water off; leaving too much moisture in the potatoes causes them to be loose and gluey.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy cream, heated

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.

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